The issue of poverty and hunger has popped back on the media's radar screen this week thanks to the Liberal Leader Stephane Dion's announcements about addressing the issue of child poverty in Canada when his party becomes the national government ...Today though, I found a fascinating story about a website that allows the visitor to have some fun, learn some new words and help feed the hungry in our world, all in one marvelous fell swoop!! (click here to read the article)
Freerice.com donates ten grains of rice to the United Nations Food World Food Programme for EACH word you guess correctly !!
THAT'S RIGHT !!!! you can improve your linguistic skills while simulatneously helping to feed the hungry ...
Ten grains of rice doesn't sound like much, but the game is kind of addictive ... I think I managed to donate somewhere in the neighbourhood of 3000 grains this afternoon ... and learned a few new words along the way !!!
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I can honestly see no downside here except perhaps spending way too much time in front of the computer ...
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Click on the picture above to start playing - Then HAVE FUN!!!
1 comment:
Thanks Shawn... like I needed another reason to sit on the computer! :)
Went to the site, and within minutes was up to 500 grains of rice. It's kind of fun, and addictive, for those of us who like language and word play that is.. Take care.
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